Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Adams Park where Wycombe Wanderers play host to Tranmere Rovers. A crowd of 3,970 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Wycombe Wanderers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Tranmere Rovers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Andy Ljungberg.


0.00
Tranmere Rovers kick off the first half!
2.37
Paul Ferdinand flicks a high ball forward to Filipe Lima who takes it down. Filipe Lima shoots from 25 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
6.24
Philipp Schrader deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Wes Clemence. Wes Clemence shoots from 25 yards. The keeper, Peter Lowe, sees it late!! Goal for Tranmere Rovers!
12.39
Leon Carragher threads the ball through to Filipe Lima. Filipe Lima knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ian Blake.
15.34
Nick Carter flicks the ball to his team mate, Filipe Lima. Filipe Lima controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
16.00
Ian Blake knocks the ball to his team mate, Philipp Schrader. Philipp Schrader sees a break and surges forward. Philipp Schrader shoots from 20 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
30.03
Leon Carragher flicks a high pass forward to Filipe Lima who brings the ball under control. Filipe Lima finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
34.42
Leon Carragher receives the ball from a throw-in from Paul Ferdinand. Leon Carragher flicks a high pass forward to Filipe Lima who brings the ball under control. Filipe Lima finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
38.39
With a delightful solo run, Danny Moffat stretches the opposition's defence. Danny Moffat whips in a cross ball towards Wes Clemence. With a superhuman jump, Wes Clemence connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Peter Lowe is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
Duncan Mcleod sees Wes Clemence in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Wes Clemence whips in a cross ball towards Tommy Mendez. Tommy Mendez makes a deft header but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Wycombe Wanderers appear unchanged since the first half. Tranmere Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Wycombe Wanderers kick off!
48.52
Duncan Mcleod makes a simple pass to Wes Clemence. Wes Clemence plays a one-two with Adrian Dixon and advances towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Wes Clemence provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. It curls slightly but Peter Lowe manages to gather it.
49.20
Showing composure, Jason Bastin picks a pass forward to Duncan Mcleod. Duncan Mcleod controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Wes Clemence. Wes Clemence lofts in a cross ball towards Adrian Dixon. Adrian Dixon connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
53.44
Jason Bastin lofts the ball long. Tommy Mendez rushes past David Clemence! Tommy Mendez strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
54.55
Antonio Berretta kicks a strong pass forward to Nick Carter. Nick Carter controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Teddy Charles. Teddy Charles knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
57.08
Duncan Mcleod flicks a high pass forward. Tommy Mendez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Tommy Mendez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Craig Owen.
59.30
Leon Carragher flicks a high pass forward. Filipe Lima controls it well on his chest. Filipe Lima knocks in a cross ball towards Teddy Charles. Teddy Charles flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
60.51
Showing composure, Philipp Schrader picks a pass forward to Wes Clemence. Wes Clemence knocks the ball to his team mate, Adrian Dixon. Adrian Dixon muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Peter Lowe gathers the ball up comfortably. Superb keeping!
67.58
Andres Guerrero Lopez makes a simple pass to Danny Moffat. Danny Moffat passes the ball forward to Wes Clemence. Wes Clemence shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
71.09
Nick Carter makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Martin Fletcher. Martin Fletcher lofts in a cross ball towards Teddy Charles. Teddy Charles jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
77.37
Leon Carragher makes a probing pass to Teddy Charles. Teddy Charles shoots from distance but somehow Clive Edworthy manages to keep it out.
79.44
Jason Bastin flicks the ball to his team mate, Philipp Schrader. Philipp Schrader chips the ball to his team mate, Tommy Mendez. Tommy Mendez shoots from long range. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
83.10
Paul Ferdinand makes an attacking run forward. Paul Ferdinand whips in a cross ball towards Martin Fletcher. Martin Fletcher is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
89.04
Ian Blake hits a low pass to Philipp Schrader. Philipp Schrader threads the ball through to Wes Clemence. Wes Clemence shoots from long range but slams it into the crowd!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 4
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 3 vs 6
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 5 vs 5
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 0 vs 0
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 46.6666666666667 vs 53.3333333333333
Play Area
Home team third: 31.67%, Midfield: 40.00%, Away team third: 28.33%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Wes Clemence of Tranmere Rovers

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
1. Peter Lowe (GK)
6
6
3. Ronnie Boyd (DEF)
6
4. Craig Owen (DEF)
6
6. Nick Carter (MID)
6
6
6
9. Filipe Lima (ATT)
6
10. Teddy Charles (ATT)
7
11. Martin Fletcher (ATT)
6

12. Darius Jackson (ATT)
0
13. John Newton (GK)
0
14. Terry Philips (MID)
0

3. Jason Bastin (DEF)
6
4. Ian Blake (DEF)
6
6
7. Danny Moffat (MID)
7
8. Duncan Mcleod (MID)
6
9. Adrian Dixon (ATT)
7
10. Tommy Mendez (ATT)
7
11. Wes Clemence (ATT)
9

12. Richard Barry (DEF)
0
0
14. Tim Cutler (ATT)
0